Restaurant Supervisor

Searcys is actively seeking a professional and motivated Restaurant Supervisor to join the Allen & Overy Shearman LLP team. Our Restaurant Supervisor will serve as an ambassador for the brand, delivering exceptional services that foster memorable experiences for clients. The position involves operating within the Front of House in the Restaurant, providing support to the Restaurant Manager in the daily operations of the venue. Searcys is the oldest caterer in London and therefore offers a prestigious place to work and grow for the future.

Allen & Overy Shearman LLP is one of Searcys' most prestigious venues. Commitment to responsible business practices constitutes a fundamental aspect of Allen & Overy Shearman's strategic approach and operational methodology.

Restaurant Supervisor will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38 days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Monthly Chef wellbeing and supplier trips
• Uniform provided
• Opportunity to enrol into the WSH Group Chef Academy 
• Opportunity to enrol into the Searcys Champagne Academy
• Meals allowance provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys ibelong Events.

Monday - Friday, Full Time 40 hrs per week 

£32K - 34K per annum

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure and develop in a planned manner, the effective management and efficient service of the restaurant areas within Allen & Overy Shearman. To ensure high quality presentation whilst acting within departmental budgetary and policy requirements.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• To assist and implement operating standards for the restaurant.
• To ensure all staff adhere to Company standards, updating as and when required.
• To maintain and carry out efficient administration and co-ordination of the restaurant.
• To ensure that menus are compiled in an appropriate and appealing way and in liaison with the Executive Chef.
• To ensure both food and service standards are monitored within the restaurant and reported to the relevant head of department.
• To ensure that special dietary requirements are notified to the chef and dealt with in an efficient and courteous manner.
• To ensure all company stocks and equipment, including staff uniforms, are controlled and maintained to an appropriate standard.                   
• To deal effectively and courteously with customer complaints and to report all customer comments to the restaurant management.
• To ensure sufficient food and drink service staff are rostered for duty at all times and that staffing levels the peaks and through of business to maximise utilisation of staff within the area.
• To ensure the training needs of all staff are addressed and regularly assessed and that relevant further training is provided and documented appropriately.
• To ensure staff standards of presentation and appearance whilst on duty.
• To ensure a written "handover" is forwarded to all restaurant management at the end of every shift.
• To comply with all legal requirements with particular reference to (but not exclusively) food safety, Health & safety, fire regulations, security, licence requirements and any Local Authority or Client stipulations.
• Any other reasonable request by management.

• Excellent Supervisory skills and client service skills
• Ability to motivate, support and manage a diverse team
• Familiarity with UK Food, Health and Safety regulations in the food service industry
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk